I'd never consider an open or poly relationship.....one-woman man.

But if you get a second member, wouldn't that invalidate the name?

I for one would rather be alone....

Not really a movie catchphrase, but from Star Trek

"Today is a good day to die" (true for all of us eventually)

I'm not deluding myself, I know the chances are virtually zero. Tried a selection of sites, and all are the same, so I know I'll die alone.

I did have an overwhelming urge to date when I was younger, but luckily my self-control prevented anything going further, and 15 minutes was all it took to realise it was pointless.

PS. I passed 40 many years ago!

To me it's just a preference...like some people prefer non-smokers, or people without tattoos.

Some people prefer the same sex, or the opposite sex, or one I used to work with could never date an accountant.

Everyone has preferences.

Haha...definitely not getting any younger, but I still have my values, and unfortunately I'm a one-woman man seeking a one-man woman.
I know that once I passed 20 the chances of finding anyone who has the same values as me dramatically fell, but we all have our own rules and principles.

As for my mind being closed, it's not, it's just an issue of respect and morals (and health) for me. I've controlled myself and refrained from sex until I'm in a serious relationship, so is it wrong to expect the same from others?

It's not like I'm imposing rules on others that I'm not living to.

Unfortunately yes.......I have to stick to my rules.
IF (somehow) I did fall for someone with previous sexual experience, it would have to be a totally celibate relationship, in separate rooms....

I'm probably too old for anything sexual anyway, so I'm not even sure why I'm here!

I wouldnt class them as toxic, but as soon as a woman says she's had a previous relationship, that limits anything to just friendship.

Unfortunately anyone who's been married wouldn't be compatible with me......I think marriage is for life, so to me if I were to end up divorced, it would not be possible for me to have another relationship.

To me it's about self-respect. Too many people just jump into bed as soon as they can, so it means it obviously doesn't have any meaning for them.

At least I have my work to keep me busy, and as I'm never in a relationship, no one can tell me I work too much!

I've spoken to a few women on here (other than the usual fakes and scammers), but never got past a few messages. I'd rather not waste anyone's time.

To me sex should only be within a committed relationship, and to me that's marriage.
Call me old fashioned, but that's been the rule I've lived to all y life.

If I ever get married (which is very doubtful I know), it will be for life. If it ends in divorce, then I'd elect to stay single, without a social life.

If there's one thing covid taught me it's that I'm self sufficient, and can live without social contact.

Couldn't have a relationship with anyone with a previous marriage, as it's virtually certain that that would have involved sex. I don't believe in sex before marriage, or living/holidaying together before marriage.

Probably means I'll be alone forever, but if that's my fate......

Experience in other areas of life is a benefit.....in a relationship, its not. I could never be with anyone with previous experience, as to me it's a lack of self-respect to have sex outside of marriage.

Exactly right - most here lie about age and location - some need to buy a map, as the city and country often don't match!!!

Never made it to a date yet......but definitely wouldn't kiss anyone wearing make-up.

I'm stuck in the reverse - I don't allow sex before marriage, but that excludes virtually every woman on the planet - guess I'll die alone.

9pm on a Saturday nught...and still working from home (unpaid for the weekends!) But with covid still around, not much else to do!

Spoken to a few people (mainly fakes), not met anyone in person yet, but I've only been on here (on and off) for about 8 years.....

To me it would be a logical question before starting a relationship.

I do not believe in sex before marriage so it would save wasting a woman's time......

Always been alone.......no problem with it, I just buy plants to talk to!